Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Ankara ten hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you catch your LAX to ESB flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and ESB:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Right now, R 6,311 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,870. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to ESB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
To reach Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're landing on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ESB:
Follow your own route with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and find adventure across Ankara and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ankara in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to ESB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are among its highlights.
